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Top 5 Ways to Mitigate Legal Risk for Your Company
14 Mar 2026

Running any kind of business, large or small, comes with risk and it’s important you know the right strategies to keep that risk level to a minimum.   Here are our top five ways to mitigate legal risks for your business: 1. Contract management – firstly, you should only sign contracts you genuinely understand. Also,...

Collaboration: the key to managing complex legal matters
04 Apr 2025

How we manage complex legal matters At Galleon Law Group, we offer a curated selection of legal services that are intended to protect your interests across multiple areas of the law. Our highly regarded team of skilled and accredited professionals works to ensure every aspect of your legal needs are met with the utmost attention...

Introduction to SMSF borrowing funds and loans
26 Feb 2025

Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) are a cornerstone of Australian superannuation, empowering individuals with the autonomy to manage their retirement savings directly. A critical evolution in this domain was the amendment to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act) in 2007, which facilitated SMSFs to engage in Limited Recourse Borrowing (LRB) arrangements. This innovative financial...

Exciting News from GLG Legal Brisbane: We are Moving to a New Office
02 Aug 2024

Galleon Law Group announces office move for two of its brands to one location We are thrilled to announce that GLG Legal Brisbane and Michael Lynch Family Lawyers, both firms of Galleon Law Group, are moving into the same location at the end of August 2024. This strategic move allows us to provide even better service while...

Trust and constitutions – Making a change
10 Apr 2024

When trust deeds or constitutions need changing Sometimes trust deeds or company constitutions need to be changed. To ensure this is done correctly, you will need the help of an experienced lawyer. Changing a trust Changing a trust can be complex, and if it’s not done right, you could end up with tax problems. To...

Welcome Mark Jenvey
21 Feb 2024

Property Lawyer Joins GLG Legal GLG Legal is excited to announce that Mark Jenvey, a property lawyer with over 20 years of experience has joined the firm as Special Counsel in Brisbane. Mark brings a wealth of expertise and capability in commercial, industrial and retail leasing, real estate transactions (acquisitions and disposals) and other commercial...

The Advantages of Seeking Legal Advice in Buying a Franchise
09 Jun 2022

Buying a franchise entails familiarising yourself with the legal aspect of running a business. It is important that you know the documents you need to fill out and the legal entities you will be involved with. You should also be aware of the franchiser agreements you are signing. It is best that you have a...

4 Things to Consider When Hiring a Corporate Lawyer for SME’s
31 May 2022

Legal blunders may have a catastrophic effect on any organisation, especially for SMEs or small-to-medium-sized enterprises. Large corporations may have the capacity to withstand nearly anything. Yet, a tiny error for a smaller business may cost them a lot of money and damage their image. If you have an SME and think hiring a corporate...

Everything You Need to Know About Commercial Contracts
26 Apr 2022

Unfortunately, when a dispute arises, a contract is scrutinised even more closely as parties attempt to determine their rights in a given situation. Getting it right in contractual dealings should begin as soon as you consider or are approached to enter a contract, whether with a supplier, financier, or customer. What Is a Commercial Contract? ...

How You can Protect Your Brand Using Trademarks
25 Mar 2022

There are various challenges that you need to navigate and persevere against when running a business. Some of the most troublesome battles, though, have to do with trademarking. It’s hard when another business steals your idea or accuses you of being a copycat. This results in bad press, arduous legal battles, a lot of expenses,...

How to Protect Your Brand From Identity Theft in Australia
25 Feb 2022

There are various challenges that you need to navigate and persevere against when running a business. Some of the most troublesome battles, though, have to do with trademarking. It’s hard when another business steals your idea or accuses you of being a copycat. This results in bad press, arduous legal battles, a lot of expenses,...

Do You Own a Business – Ask Your Lawyer These Three Questions!
17 Feb 2022

There’s a lot that goes into running a business. Aside from the willpower and determination to get things started, passion is key. Moreover, there’s a lot to go into when it comes to finances and other matters. Sure, you’re likely familiar with the need to apply for permits and register the business as a whole....